Environment & Outdoors

salt lake city skyline...
Andrew Adams, KSL TV

Utahns take in warm weather ahead of significant temperature change, precipitation

As temperatures neared 70 Monday, Utahns took advantage of the unseasonably warm weather ahead of a significant change in the forecast.
2 years ago
A woman rides her bike on a wet road...
Devin Oldroyd

UDOT issues weather alert just in time for morning commute

The Utah Department of Transportation issued a weather alert on Tuesday for several roadways around the state.
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water runs into a storm drain...
Michele Rowe

Draper launches Adopt a Storm Drain program

Draper launched its Adopt a Storm Drain program in October and residents have lined up to claim a drain. Over 100 have already been adopted.
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The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree visits Wheeler Historic Farm during the 2024 Whistlestop Tour “Pe...
ALTON BARNHART, KSLTV

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at Wheeler Farm

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree got to visit the Wheeler Historic Farm while on its journey to Washington D.C.
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Emissions testing building at 20 N 600 West in Kaysville....
Adam Small

Kaysville city leaders and many residents pushing back on proposed code blue shelter

City leaders and many residents of Kaysville are pushing back on a proposal to use an old emissions building as a code blue homeless shelter. 
2 years ago
Gas-powered garden equipment...
Michelle Lee

Time to winterize your gas-powered garden equipment

Now that it's cold, it’s time to put away those gas-powered garden equipment. But how?
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Brian Head Resort will open Friday, marking the launch of a new ski season at Utah's 15 resorts. (B...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Utah ski season set to begin with Brian Head’s second-earliest opening on record

Utah's 2024-25 ski and snowboard season will officially begin this weekend with Brian Head Resort's opening.
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Tara Biggerstaff hikes with her sons Cooper, 7, on the left and Brady, 9, while the sun shines in B...
Alexandrea Bonilla

SLC just had its warmest October on record

Salt Lake City just had its warmest October on record, averaging a daily temperature of 62.4 degrees beating the record from 2015.
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Storm clouds and rain move across the Salt Lake Valley as heavy rain hit northern Utah on Sunday, A...
Diana Jones

Another storm coming to Utah this weekend

Another storm is headed to Utah this weekend. Meteorologists expect the storm to come from the north and move south.
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Great Salt Lake license plate design...
Adam Small

Great Salt Lake license plates could hit bumpers in the next couple of months

The design for the Great Salt Lake license plates just needs final approval and finishing touches before people start receiving their plates.
2 years ago
A red and white ski bus labeled with the UTA logo...
Mariah Maynes

Panel discussion presents Little Cottonwood gondola alternatives

A panel discussion held by groups opposed to the proposed Little Cottonwood gondola shared alternative solutions to ski day congestion.
2 years ago
drivers on big cottonwood canyon...
Adam Small

UDOT begins environmental study for proposed Big Cottonwood Canyon bus service, toll system

If approved, Big Cottonwood Canyon would get a five to 10-minute bus service with stops and a toll system to help improve congestion.
2 years ago
A woman rides her bike on a wet road...
Adam Small

Wet weather continues Tuesday morning

Wet weather is expected to continue Tuesday morning, with chances of continued storms diminishing in the afternoon.
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Winter storm...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Winter weather advisories issued before arrival of next Utah storm

Meteorologists warn the storm set to arrive in Utah may create tricky driving conditions in the mountains over the next few days.
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Utah teens wear gas masks and ski goggles at Olympic Cauldron Park during a demonstration in suppor...
Mariah Maynes

Utah teens lead 2034 Olympics-inspired protest supporting Great Salt Lake

Teen environmental advocates held a protest raising awareness for Great Salt Lake, saying a drying lake could impact the 2034 Olympics.
2 years ago
inversion in centerville...
Adam Small

Weak inversion builds over Wasatch Front, but air quality is in good shape

Monday's inversion is what's known as a nocturnal inversion, which is formed by cold overnight temperatures.
2 years ago
salt lake city skyline...
Adam Small

Storm forecast for the Wasatch Front on Monday

A storm will hit the Wasatch Front on Monday afternoon bringing precipitation.
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Memory Grove Park, part of City Creek Canyon, is part of Salt Lake City’s protected watershed and...
Adam Small

Utah needs $60 billion in water infrastructure upgrades in the next 35 years, state report finds

For Utahns to have the drinking and irrigation water they'll need by 2060, water leaders will have to pay a $60 billion tab.
2 years ago
bird flies over Great Salt Lake State Park...
Adam Small

Wind gusts pick up overnight in Northern Utah, temperatures expected to plummet

Areas along the Wasatch Front saw some strong wind gusts overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. Expected to die down.
2 years ago
people hike in big cottonwood canyon...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Northern Utah to experience roller coaster of temperature changes

Temperatures in Utah will be going up and down and up again this week as October nears its end.
2 years ago
bird flies over Great Salt Lake State Park...
Emma Keddington

Great Salt Lake legislation showing positive results

Great Salt Lake legislation is working at improving the lake conditions, commissioner says.
2 years ago
Salt Lake City residents can turn in their gas-powered snow blowers for electric versions under a n...
Britt Johnson

Clean-air initiative asks Salt Lake residents to turn in gas-powered snow blowers for electric ones

alt Lake City residents can turn in their gas-powered snow blowers for electric versions under a new clear-air initiative.
2 years ago
Above average temperatures in fall...
Adam Small

A dry spell and above-average temperatures return to Utah this week

Above-average temperatures are returning to the Beehive State this week. Salt Lake City is expected to reach the low to mid-70s.
2 years ago
Kamas Valley - Yellow Lake fire smoke out....
Jacob Freeman, KSLTV

Evacuations lifted after snow spells good news for Yellow Lake Fire

There are now 433 personnel working on extinguishing the Yellow Lake Fire as the fire slows and evacuations are lifted due to snow and rain.
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